Question : NEW RAILWAY LINE



(a) the details of the new rail lines which have been surveyed but work has not been started so far;

(b) the funds allocated for these rail lines during the last three years; and

(c) the time by the which the said rail lines projects are likely to be started and completed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)

(a) to (c): 122 numbers of surveys for new lines have been completed in the last three years i.e. 2007-08, 2008-09 & 2009-10 covering 12,301 Kms where work has not been taken up. Fund allocation and timelines can be specified only for sanctioned works.